Ireland VAC checklist

TOURIST/VISIT FAMILY OR FRIENDS VISA Passport

BARCODE: __________________________
Photograph:
See photograph
Full Name: __________________________
requirements on
www.inis.gov.ie.
Passport Number: ____________________

Date/Location of appointment: _________

Please complete in full.

Your signed and dated summary application form and the appropriate fee (where applicable) must be
accompanied by the supporting documents set out below.
If you do not submit the required documentation your application may be refused on the basis of
insufficient documents

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED

Original Copy
(All documents mentioned in the checklist are Mandatory)

1 Fully completed and signed application summary sheet.

2 Payment confirmation receipt.

Two colour passport sized photographs not more than 6 months old and complying with the
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photograph requirements on www.inis.gov.ie

Your current passport, previous passport/s & a full copy of any previous passport/s
Your current passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your intended date of departure from
Ireland.

If you are not a national of the country where you are applying from, you must submit evidence of
your permission to be in that country e.g. a residence card. You must also have at least 3 months
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permission to be in that country after your intended date of departure from Ireland.

(Current passport must have sufficient space for a visa to be inserted; at least two empty pages are
required. For short stay visas the current passport must be valid for at least 6 months from date of
intended departure from Ireland. For long stay visas current passport must be valid for 12 months
from date of entry into Ireland.)

5 Signed letter of application including full contact details.

APPLICANTS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE

*** Original Birth Certificate, plus translation if not in English,

*** If the applicant is travelling alone or without both parents/guardians a signed letter of
*** consent from the parents/guardians accompanied by copies of the consenting
parents/guardians passport or national identity card which clearly shows their signatures.

***Multiple copies are not required for family/group applications. One set of supporting documents is sufficient***

Purpose of Travel
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A letter giving full details of the reason for your visit to Ireland (holiday, visiting family/friends etc.)

Proof of Employment/Study

7 An original, up-to-date signed letter from your place of employment or study on headed paper with
full contact details. This should include details of your employment or course of study and confirm
that you will be returning there following your visit to Ireland.
Self-employed:

You must provide documentary evidence of your business/company in the form of:
An original, signed and dated letter of headed paper form your accountant/tax
consultant/lawyer
Recent correspondence relating to your self-employment from the Inland Revenue (ITR
returns, etc.)
Up-to-date bank statements for your business bank account covering the 3 month period
immediately prior to your application
 Accommodation:

If you are staying in a hotel, guesthouse or B&B accommodation you must include a copy of
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confirmation of the reservation, including the address of the accommodation, your name and the
exact dates of your stay.

Family/Friends in Ireland:

An original up-to-date signed letter of invitation from your reference in Ireland, including
their address
A copy of your references passport bio-page and signature
A copy of your references current Irish residence permission (GNIB card and immigration
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stamps) if your reference is a non-EEA national
Details of how you are known or related to your reference and, if required, supporting
evidence of this
Proof of employment & income of your reference, including salary receipts and P60s,
where applicable

Evidence of Funds:

Please note that there is no set amount of funds that will result in the approval or refusal of an
application. The Visa Officer will decide whether you have enough funds based on your individual
circumstances.
Your up-to-date bank statements for the 6 month period immediately prior to your
application showing most recent transactions for the account, including any salary or other
regular income, up to the date of your application. These must:
a) Be original or a print-out which has been stamped by a branch of your bank
b) Show your current address
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c) Show availability of sufficient funds to cover the costs of your proposed trip.
Lump sum lodgements made shortly before your application will not be
considered
In the event that you are being supported by a spouse, partner or member of your family
they should provide:
a) An original, signed and dated letter stating that they are undertaking to support
you during your trip to Ireland
b) Bank statements to the same criteria as described above
c) Evidence of their relationship to you, e.g. marriage certificate.

Applications for children under 18 years of age:

Childs original long form birth certificate showing the names of both parents
Photocopy of childs birth certificate
A letter from the childs school confirming current attendance
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The written consent of both parents for the child to travel to Ireland OR original legal
documentation showing sole-guardianship and a photocopy of this document
Original photo ID for both parents, as named on the childs birth certificate, which includes
signatures and a photocopy of these documents

Medical/Travel Insurance

Evidence of medical/travel insurance does not need to be provided with your application. However,
12 the Visa Officer may request it before they make a decision on your application.

If your visa is approved, you must have evidence of medical/travel insurance when you arrive at the
port of entry (airport/seaport) and must present it to the Immigration Officer on request.

Previous Visa Refusals

If you have been refused a visa in the past for any country, you must provide the details.

13 The original letter issued to you by the authorities of that country must be provided with your
application.

Not disclosing any previous visa refusals will result in your application being refused.
 I confirm that I have submitted all the documentation relevant to the visa type for which I am applying. For
documents which are not in English, I have provided a certified translation.

I understand that a decision may be made on my application based on these documents only.

Applicants Signature: ___________________ VAC Officer Signature: ___________________

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For Official use only

Officer Name: __________________ Signature: __________________ Date: ______________________